Archbishop of Aleppo: Civilians unable to escape during truce

No civilians trapped in besieged areas in east Aleppo managed to escape in spite of a truce announced by the Syrian army and the Russian military forces on Friday, 4 November, Maronite Archbishop Joseph Tobij has told Fides news service.

The head of the Maronite archieparchy said: "Some civilians wanted to leave, but this was not possible."

The Archbishop said that the offensive launched last week by rebels and jihadist militias against the neighbourhoods controlled by the Syrian army killed about 90 people and injured many more. "Mortar shells also hit schools. The inhabitants are again terrified. Those who live in Hamadaniye and Halab al Jadida areas have left their homes. The latest attacks have forced thousands of families to flee to safer areas."

Source: Fides